Derry Kimmins
Self-Employed
Vancouver,Canada
1
Language
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated therapeutic and Support Professional with extensive experience facilitating engaging activities across diverse age groups in healthcare and community settings. Expertise in planning arts and crafts, group outings, and wellness programs that foster social connection and emotional well-being. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to create safe, inclusive environments that enhance quality of life through meaningful recreational experiences.
Care professional with experience in providing patient care and support in therapeutic settings. Skilled in assisting with treatment plans, conducting exercises, and maintaining patient records. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, patience, and effective communication in high-stress environments.
Work History
Nanny
1 Year 8 Months- Led daily activities including arts and crafts, outdoor play, and educational sessions to engage children positively. such as arts and crafts, outdoor play, games, music, and educational sessions to promote child engagement and learning.
- Promoted active participation in recreational and creative activities to support children's development. in recreational and creative activities to enhance children's social, emotional, and physical development.
- Oversaw children during community outings, ensuring their safety and encouraging exploration. during community outings, ensuring safety and fostering a positive environment for exploration and learning.
workshop facilitator & artist
7 Years 8 Months- Designed and facilitated engaging art workshops and customized projects, enhancing creative expression for diverse clients.
- Instructed artistic techniques to individuals of all ages and skill levels, cultivating creativity and artistic growth.
- Coordinated projects and managed timelines, tailoring creative activities to effectively address specific client needs.
Youth Worker
1 Year- Organized and facilitated daily recreational, educational, and life skills activities, enhancing personal development and well-being of young people in residential care.
- Facilitated group activities that built confidence, independence, and social inclusion among participants, promoting a supportive community environment.
- Applied crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
- Implemented crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, maintaining safety and stability in high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and support individualized care plans for residents.
Art Psychotherapist Intern
2 Years- Designed and facilitated therapeutic activities, enhancing emotional expression and social interaction through painting, crafts, sensory play, and group art sessions.
- Fostered emotional expression, communication, confidence, and social interaction through active participation in activities.
- Adapted activities to meet individual physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Worked with children, teenagers, adults, and women in schools, autism services, community programs, and women's refuges.
- Maintained confidential documentation and contributed to safeguarding and multidisciplinary meetings, enhancing comprehensive support for clients.
Care Assistant
2 Years- Facilitated personal care, mobility, and daily living activities, enhancing residents' dignity and independence.
- Encouraged resident participation in meals, social activities, and recreational programs, strengthening community engagement.
- Built positive relationships that enhanced residents' emotional well-being and quality of life.
- Monitored and communicated changes in residents' physical and emotional condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely care.
Education
Master of Science - Art Psychotherapy
- 3.39 GPA
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design And Illustration
- Term Dean's List, 2018
- Graduation with first class honors
Skills
Activity programming
Functional mobility training
Transfer techniques
Arts and crafts facilitation
Group activity leadership
Community outings and supervision
Social inclusion
Behavior management techniques
Emotional support strategies
Trauma-informed care
Behavior observation and reporting
First aid and CPR
Time management and organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Maintaining confidentiality
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Art Psychotherapist, HCPC (UK) - 2024-current
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Youth Worker
Ann's Children's Care
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Art Psychotherapist Intern
UK & Ireland
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Care Assistant
Avila Nursing Home
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
workshop facilitator & artist
Self-Employed
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Ulster University
Master of Science from Art Psychotherapy
Read More
Ulster University
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design And Illustration
Read More